Lincoln Chronicle

05/06/2026

Friday, June 5, 2026 at Lincoln Chronicle: The Lincoln County School District is crafting a policy on artificial intelligence -- not forcing teachers to use it, but providing guidelines and have teachers reckon with their instructional approach to AI. Also, there's a showdown looming over ambulance service in the Yachats area; there will be an election July 14 to see if voters want to recall six Waldport city council members; Newport gets favorable feedback on a potential tourist trolley; and graduations begin Friday for the six public high schools in Lincoln County. Those stories, news briefs, entertainment news and calendar, and statewide news all for free at https://lincolnchronicle.org/

04/06/2026

Wednesday, June 3, 2026: Did you know that the Lincoln Chronicle lists all residential property sales daily and then a list at the end of the month? To see the list of all 72 transactions in May, go here:

The following is a listing of all residential property transfers in Lincoln County reported in May. There were 72 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,792-square-foot property on Coast Street in Newport that sold for $568,320.

31/05/2026

Sunday, May 31, 2026: When this news operation transitioned to a nonprofit in 2022, each June we have asked readers for the financial support necessary to pay for our work. Today is the start of our fifth annual fundraising campaign and once again we are asking readers to consider a tax-deductible donation to support our efforts covering local news in Lincoln County. Go here

Lincoln Chronicle launches annual reader fundraising campaign to help cover the news in Lincoln County

29/05/2026

Friday, May 29, 2026 at Lincoln Chronicle: Newport is losing another pharmacy as Safeway ends the service Tuesday and announces the entire store will close July 25, with the loss of 69 jobs. Also, a growing coastal lodging chain begins work on a tear-down and construction of a $20 million hotel overlooking Fogerty Beach; ODOT says it wants to build a small gravel road around the mile-long blockage of Highway 229 north of Siletz; and Newport is asking other cities to help pay up to $500,000 in legal bills fighting the proposed immigration detention center at its airport. Those stories, news briefs, entertainment news and calendar, and a 5Questions feature on the Newsport Marathon Sunday. https://lincolnchronicle.org/

25/05/2026

Monday, Memorial Day May 25, 2026 -- The Pacific Ocean was colder than Noah Coughlan expected, but it felt better than the freezing temperatures of New York and Minnesota. Coughlan finished his 260-day cross country trek in Newport on Sunday as followers and holiday visitors were drawn to the man walking into ocean holding a large American flag.

Noah Coughlan's fifth and last cross country run ends Sunday in Newport with a dip in Pacific Ocean

23/05/2026

Breaking news Friday, May 22, 2026: Former sheriff Curtis Landers has defeated appointed incumbent Walter Chuck in their two-man race for Position 3 on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, according to the third release of votes Friday night and projection by the Lincoln Chronicle. https://lincolnchronicle.org/lincoln-county-may-19-2026-election-results/

22/05/2026

Friday, May 22, 2026: It's almost the end of May, rainfall in Lincoln County is 30 percent below normal and key rivers are dropping fast. That's worrying water providers who predict restrictions if communities do not conserve or unless there's unexpected rain this summer. Also, Yachats is dialing back its July 4 commercial fireworks display; the Lincoln County School District wins a $500,000 summer reading grant; the Heceta Lighthouse goes dark; and a third round of primary election results will be released at 5 p.m. Friday. Those stories, news briefs, entertainment and statewide news all for free at https://lincolnchronicle.org/

21/05/2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026: The Lincoln County clerk's second release of primary election votes Wednesday night shows no significant changes in three contested races for the Board of Commissioners, although former sheriff Curtis Landers did increase his lead slightly over incumbent Walter Chuck. Go here for the latest numbers:

Landers defeating Chuck for county commission seat; Don and Rigby leading but will face November runoff

20/05/2026

Lincoln County election results Tuesday night, May 19: In Lincoln County commission races: Landers leading Chuck and could win outright; Rigby and Miller, and Don and Steere appear headed to November runoff. Three fire district levies are passing handily. Drazen winning GOP nomination for governor; Hoyle wins Democrat primary for 4th Congressional district; and gas tax increase going down in flames. For context and reaction, go to

Landers defeating Chuck for county commission seat; Don and Rigby leading but will face November runoff

20/05/2026

Tuesday night, May 19 primary election results: Look for election results and reaction for all of Lincoln County races and measures after 8 o'clock tonight when results are released. https://lincolnchronicle.org/